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["Chop carrots into 1 inch chunks (this is supposed to be rustic), chop onions in half then into slices about 1/2 inch thick or so.", "Toss onions and carrots into crock pot with about 2 tbs. of olive oil. Add about half a can of the Beef Consomme.", "For the beef dice about 2 cloves of garlic and one sprig of fresh rosemary add about an eighth of a teaspoon (a pinch or two) of salt so you make a bit of a paste.", "Dust the beef with a thin coating of flour and Smear the garlic/rosemary/salt paste all over the meat. Set aside.", "With a paring knife poke about 3 holes on the two ends of the roast. Insert one or half of a clove of garlic along with a few leaves from the 2nd sprig of rosemary with your finger into each hole.", "Dust the entire piece of meat with about 1-2 tbs. of Emeril's Original Essence (or any other seasoning salt you like), pepper and bit more salt.", "In a large saute pan add about 1-2 tbs. of Olive Oil and crank up the heat to medium-high.", "Sear the meat on all sides (golden brown is great).", "Add the beef to the crock pot along with 2 more whole (smashed with the side of the knife) garlic cloves.", "Add the rest of the beef consomme and cook on high for 5 hours or until meat is tender and cooked through.", "Periodically stir the contents of the crock pot so that the meat is well basted since bottom round tends to be a bit dry.", "This dish is served with mashed potatoes and gravy made from the juices left in the crock pot.", "To make gravy: Melt 2 tbs. of butter in a small saute pan, when butter begins to foam add about 2 tbs. flour and stir on medium heat until butter/flour mixture is ""coffee with cream in it"" brown.", "Gradually add 2 cups of beef drippings, stirring quickly to avoid any lumps.", "Bring gravy to a simmer stirring often.", "Serve over mashed potatoes, brown rice -- or just about anything you want to taste yummy."]
